Production Coordinator (Redefine Originals)

DNEG; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG is seeking a Production Coordinator to help the production and supervision teams keep high-end animated feature projects on track. You will manage schedules, relay information across departments, and ensure accurate data flow for editors, artists and clients.

You will maintain databases, coordinate dailies, take notes, and ensure timely delivery of materials to clients. A strong eye for detail and calm under pressure are essential for meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Coordinator on CG animated projects.
• Strong Excel and database management skills (Shotgun preferred).
• Diploma or equivalent education; adept at learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Support production and supervision teams to ensure efficient information flow.
• Coordinate artists' schedules and relay information between departments.
• Maintain element and shot status databases and track dailies.
• Coordinate materials to and from clients and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Production coordination experience

Clear communicator

Organised / proactive

Education

Diploma or equivalent education

Tools

Excel

Shotgun

FTP software

FileMaker

Job description

Key Purpose of the Job:

Production Coordinators at DNEGaid the smooth running of high-end animatedfeature film projects through supporting the production and supervision team, ensuring the accurate and efficient flow of information.

You will be responsible for the artists in ensuring that they understand their schedule of work, relaying information back to the production and supervision team, coordinating the flow of information and elements between artists and departments. This role needs you to be efficient in maintaining databases with current element and shot statuses, in coordinating dailies and taking detailed notes, and ensuring the flow of materials to and from the client.

Must Have

• Proven experience as a Production Coordinator on CG animated project(s) (feature or series)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience in working with databases, preferably Shotgun
• Knowledge of FTP software
• Diploma or equivalent education
• Aptitude for learning new software

Nice to Have

• Previous experience coordinating FX and/or CFX departments
• Knowledge of animation terminology and environment
• HTML / Wiki skills
• Knowledge of Filemaker

About You

• Passionate about film
• Clear communicator of succinct and accurate information
• Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
• Calm under pressure and capable of delivering to short deadlines
• Adaptable to changing scenarios and showing initiative
• A positive, can-do attitude

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai, Montreal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa.